Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Sweetheart Girl’s First Sewing Kit

I was looking through some old pictures, and I realized I had wanted to blog about the little sewing basket I put together for Sweetheart Girl’s 5th birthday last month.

Before I begin, I should say that I saw a similar project on another blog that I stumbled upon quite a while ago, but I cannot find it again! I need to give credit to someone, but I just don’t know to whom it belongs… so…sorry to whoever you are!

I was able to find this adorable basket at a thrift store that I believe once held a little tea set. The little nooks and crannies were perfect because I was trying to figure out how I would be able to do that on my own!

I bought some yarn needles, cute big buttons, and a sturdy, plastic embroidery hoop, and I had everything else at home. I cut some ‘bobbins’ out of some sturdy cardboard for the yarn and knotted one end of the yarn and taped the other end. For the ‘fabric’ I used shelf liner, netting from a bag of limes, and tulle. I also gave her one of my extra measuring tapes, a thimble, and some ‘pretties’ (lace, etc.).

Sweetheart Girl LOVES it! Here’s a picture of the very first button she’s ever sewn!

Notice her dress up shoes? Those are the one item she asked for, and she received seven pairs from the grandparents and a friend- needless to say she was a very happy birthday girl!

Eventually I’ll start teaching her some basic stitches, but for now she’s just having fun (and learning how to keep her yarn from getting all tangled up!). Of course, I’m not much of a seamstress myself so I’ll probably practice right along with her!

This Is Me!

I'm married to my hunky pastor-husband, and we have eight (yes, I said eight) wonderful kids! We spend our days playing, homeschooling, reading, crafting, laughing, and learning! We may not know what tomorrow brings, but I know my monkeys are watching me, and I pray that in me they see the Savior!